Browning xbolt stainless fluted synthetic vs sako a7 roughtech pro

[foxing243]

Hi guys , I'm currently trying to decide which of the above would be best out for foxing?

I know the xbolt is pretty good and good for value of money which the sako a7 roughtech is bit dearer and don't have much info about it .

I quite like the look of the a7 and the specs.

Will the sako be more accurate or just as accurate as the xbolt ? .

What your opinion on what's the best between the two ?

Cheers

 

[rifleman700]

Is one more accurate than the other, I doubt it. I have never bought in to that one is more accurate than the other out of the box statements. IMO you would have to test a minimum of 10 each side by side with a whole plethora of ammo to even begin to make that statement. That being said I would lean towards the Browning just because I have experience with A-bolts and they have shot really well for me. I have not owned an X-bolt but I have shot a couple and they did shoot well. I do like the stocks better on the A7 but as far as synthetics go Browning's are stiffer than most.

I think it is a win, win whichever one you pick. You seem to prefer the A7 so you should go with it.

 

[foxing243]

Is one more accurate than the other, I doubt it. I have never bought in to that one is more accurate than the other out of the box statements. IMO you would have to test a minimum of 10 each side by side with a whole plethora of ammo to even begin to make that statement. That being said I would lean towards the Browning just because I have experience with A-bolts and they have shot really well for me. I have not owned an X-bolt but I have shot a couple and they did shoot well. I do like the stocks better on the A7 but as far as synthetics go Browning's are stiffer than most.

I think it is a win, win whichever one you pick. You seem to prefer the A7 so you should go with it.

I actually have a x bolt at the moment and have had some issues with the screw holes on action which has put me off browning and especially when browning then self's couldn't do nothing as it's still under warranty .

That's why I'm debating to get another rifle .

Cheers for your reply

 

[rifleman700]

I actually have a x bolt at the moment and have had some issues with the screw holes on action which has put me off browning and especially when browning then self's couldn't do nothing as it's still under warranty .

That's why I'm debating to get another rifle .

Cheers for your reply

Why would they not help you if it is still under warranty??

 

[foxing243]

Why would they not help you if it is still under warranty??

I bought a new scope and mounted it , I went to zero and maxing out on windage all the time 4 inches off .

I tried different rings and still the same , I tried my zeiss on a mates x bolt and same rings and zeroed perfectly.

I called browning and I was told it's a common issue with the zeiss and would have to get windage adjustable mounts to compensate the issue .

I got hold of the dealer I originally got the rifle off and explained my situation.

I sent the rifle back with my zeiss and rings and now apparently he's managed to get it zeroed after mounting with using a bar to align.

I've never had to do what he has done in the past with any of my rifles .

I told the dealer that there got to be something wrong with the holes on receiver being a fraction out . I was told he had measured everything and was all centre .

I had a burris on my xbolt before the zeiss which I didn't have any issues with zeroing as the windage had a lot more adjustment compared to my new zeiss .

I was pretty p*ssed off as I knew there was something wrong with my scope zeroing fine on my mates xbolt .

The dealer I originally got it from is a bit of an awkward individual and browning had frustrated me with lying to me which hence the reason I'm thinking on changing rifle which I don't really want to as apart from that issue it shoots fantastic with my home loads and love everything about it .

So I don't know whether to stick with this xbolt once I get it back for the time being and buy another x bolt from a decent dealer I know .

Cheers

 

[hogpatrol]

My two cents is to forget those two, especially the Browning, go with a Howa and save a bunch of money in the process.

 

[rifleman700]

I bought a new scope and mounted it , I went to zero and maxing out on windage all the time 4 inches off .

I tried different rings and still the same , I tried my zeiss on a mates x bolt and same rings and zeroed perfectly.

I called browning and I was told it's a common issue with the zeiss and would have to get windage adjustable mounts to compensate the issue .

I got hold of the dealer I originally got the rifle off and explained my situation.

I sent the rifle back with my zeiss and rings and now apparently he's managed to get it zeroed after mounting with using a bar to align.

I've never had to do what he has done in the past with any of my rifles .

I told the dealer that there got to be something wrong with the holes on receiver being a fraction out . I was told he had measured everything and was all centre .

I had a burris on my xbolt before the zeiss which I didn't have any issues with zeroing as the windage had a lot more adjustment compared to my new zeiss .

I was pretty p*ssed off as I knew there was something wrong with my scope zeroing fine on my mates xbolt .

The dealer I originally got it from is a bit of an awkward individual and browning had frustrated me with lying to me which hence the reason I'm thinking on changing rifle which I don't really want to as apart from that issue it shoots fantastic with my home loads and love everything about it .

So I don't know whether to stick with this xbolt once I get it back for the time being and buy another x bolt from a decent dealer I know .

Cheers

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[Bangs OH]

Based on my experience with a similar A7 model sold here, I'd keep looking. These are at the bottom of the Sako line, and imo a bit overpriced; the Tikka T3 is basically the same action with one less bolt lug, and a better value.
Also, if you're concerned about customer service: Sako/Tikka is now owned by Beretta, a company well-known for not giving much of a damn for its customers -- or employees.

 

[K22]

I have two X Bolts, a 223 and 243. The triggers are suppose to be adjustable but I could not get either one below 4 lbs which for me is unacceptable. My rifle smith worked them both to 2 1/2 lb for a price of course.

The magazine of my 223 which is polymer worn out after a few seasons of ghog hunting. Would not feed reliability. Browning did replace it free of charge.

My X bolts possess good accuracy both producing group in the 1/2 to 5/8" MOA range with tailored reloads and after I had the triggers reworked. They handle nicely in the field. Reliable extraction is a plus.

I much prefer my Tikka to the Brownings but I'm not sure how good they are now with Beretta owning them. The trigger is better on the Tikka for sure.

I'm an old man now but if I was starting over in the precision shooting game, i.e. long range varmint hunting, I would have a rifle built with my specifications. I have spent a small fortune screwing around with factory rifles, rebarrelling them, restocking them, reworking the triggers, etc. It would have been much cheaper and I would have been much happier if I would have just had one built to my specs. Of course I'm not talking about the once a year deer hunter here. I shoot year round, varmints, predators, deer, and lots of range time.

 

[370bc]

Hi guys , I'm currently trying to decide which of the above would be best out for foxing?

I know the xbolt is pretty good and good for value of money which the sako a7 roughtech is bit dearer and don't have much info about it .

I quite like the look of the a7 and the specs.

Will the sako be more accurate or just as accurate as the xbolt ? .

What your opinion on what's the best between the two ?

Cheers

I have experience with the X-Bolt. A 7mm mag that shoots 1/4 MOA with my handholds @ 500 yards. I can't do it all of the time, but i have done it.

 

[EasyEd]

I purchased the Browning x-Bolt Hells Canyon Long Range in 6.5 Creed. I was able to get .75 MOA with Hornady Full Boar 120 gr. ammo but was unhappy with the 4-1/2 lb trigger. I tried to adjust the trigger and ran into a scary problem. The firing pin began to drop when the bolt was closed. I readjusted the trigger but had to go to 6 lbs before the firing pin held. Thought about sending it back to Browning, but after attaching mounts and scope, I didn't want to have to take them off. I purchased a Timney trigger instead. I have set it to 2-1/2 lbs, as low as I want for hunting, and I believe that it will deliver .5 MOA with someone shooting it without the death grip that I apply (yes I am a bit recoil shy). However, there is one problem with the Timney trigger for the X-Bolt. It allows the bolt to be opened with the rifle on safe or ready to fire. There is no way to lock the bolt in the closed position as was the case with the Browning trigger (Timney does acknowledge this in their advertisement). So if you carry your rifle with a cartridge in the chamber and slung across your back, the bolt can open and your cartridge fall to the ground without your knowing it.